1、 2016 Standard for Performance Rating of Active Chilled Beams AHRI Standard 1240 (I-P) Price $10.00 (M) $20.00 (NM) Copyright 2016, by Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute Printed in U.S.A. Registered United States Patent and Trademark Office IMPORTANT SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AHRI d
2、oes not set safety standards and does not certify or guarantee the safety of any products, components or systems designed, tested, rated, installed or operated in accordance with this standard/guideline. It is strongly recommended that products be designed, constructed, assembled, installed and oper
3、ated in accordance with nationally recognized safety standards and code requirements appropriate for products covered by this standard/guideline. AHRI uses its best efforts to develop standards/guidelines employing state-of-the-art and accepted industry practices. AHRI does not certify or guarantee
4、that any tests conducted under its standards/guidelines will be non-hazardous or free from risk. Note: This standard supersedes AHRI Standard 1240(I-P)-2014 with Addendum 1. For SI ratings, see AHRI Standard 1241 (SI)-2016. Scope of Certification Program and Certified Ratings Please refer to the mos
5、t current version of the Active Chilled Beams Certification Program Operations Manual (OM) for the Scope of the Certification Program and Certified Ratings. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Section 1. Purpose 1 Section 2. Scope . 1 Section 3. Definitions . 1 Section 4. Classifications . 3 Section 5. S
6、tandard Equipment 3 Section 6. Test Requirements . 3 Section 7. Rating Requirements . 4 Section 8. Minimum Data Requirements for Published Ratings 4 Section 9. Marking and Nameplate Data . 7 Section 10. Conformance Conditions. 7 TABLES Table 1. Sound Power Level Rating Tolerances . 4 APPENDICES Appe
7、ndix A. References Normative 8 Appendix B. References Informative 8 Appendix C. Method of Testing Water Pressure Drop - Normative 9 FIGURES FOR APPENDICES Figure C1. Measuring Apparatus for Water Pressure Drop . 10 AHRI STANDARD 1240 (I-P)-2016 1 PERFORMANCE RATING OF ACTIVE CHILLED BEAMS Section 1.
8、 Purpose 1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to provide, for Active Chilled Beams: definitions; classifications; standard equipment; testing requirements; rating requirements; minimum data requirements for published ratings; marking and nameplate data; and conformance conditions. Section 2.
9、 Scope 2.1 This standard applies to Active Chilled Beams as defined in Section 3, including Multi-service Active Chilled Beams and Room Air Induction Units. 2.2 Exclusions. 2.2.1 This standard does not apply to Active Chilled Beams employing volatile-refrigerant coils, condensing coils, or steam coi
10、ls. 2.2.2 This standard does not apply to Passive Chilled Beams. Section 3. Definitions All terms in this document will follow the standard industry definitions in the ASHRAE Terminology website (https:/www.ashrae.org/resources-publications/free-resources/ashrae-terminology), unless otherwise define
11、d in this section. 3.1 Active Chilled Beam. An air induction and diffusion device which introduces conditioned air for the purposes of temperature and/or humidity control. Primary Air is delivered through a series of Nozzles, which induces and conditions Secondary Air through a unit mounted coil. 3.
12、1.1 Multi-service Active Chilled Beam. A chilled beam that incorporates space services other than cooling such as lighting. This type of Active Chilled Beam is usually customized to meet specific project requirements. 3.1.2 Room Air Induction Unit. A type of Active Chilled Beam that requires more th
13、an 1.5 in H2O of inlet static pressure to operate. 3.2 Air-induction Process. The process by which a jet of Primary Air induces Secondary Air through the coil. 3.2.1 Primary Air. Air delivered through the Nozzle(s) of an Active Chilled Beam. 3.2.2 Secondary Air. Air induced through the coil of an Ac
14、tive Chilled Beam. 3.2.3 Supply Air. Supply air is the mixture of Primary Air and Secondary Air that is discharged to the space by the Active Chilled Beam. 3.2.4 Nozzle. An air flow opening in the Plenum which discharges a jet of Primary Air via the Air-induction Process. 3.2.5 Plenum. An air compar
15、tment under positive pressure, and consisting of inlet(s) and Nozzle(s) for Primary Air. Also referred to as a Plenum Chamber 3.2.6 Induction Ratio. The ratio of the volumetric flow rate of Secondary Air to Primary Air. 3.2.7 Air Outlet and Inlet. Openings for the delivery or induction of air. 3.2.7
16、.1 Supply Air Outlet. An opening for the delivery of supply air from the Active Chilled Beam unit. AHRI STANDARD 1240 (I-P)-2016 2 3.2.7.2 Induced Air Inlet. An opening through which Secondary Air is induced into the Active Chilled Beam. 3.2.8 Standard Air. Air weighing 0.075 lb/ft3, which approxima
17、tes dry air at 70F and at a barometric pressure of 29.92 inches of mercury. 3.2.9 Reference Air Temperature. Average air temperature of the induced air on the inlet side of the cooling coil(s), measured as prescribed in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 200. 3.3 Octave Band. A band of sound covering a range of f
18、requencies such that the highest is twice the lowest. The Octave Bands used in this standard are those defined in ANSI/ASA Standard S1.11. 3.4 Passive Chilled Beam. A cooled element or coil, fixed in, above or under a ceiling that sensibly cools through natural convection using buoyancy driven air f
19、low. The cooling media in the coil is water. 3.5 Product Line. A family of units of common basic design, consisting of a set of Models, and a progression of Sizes. 3.5.1 Model. The style or structure of the Active Chilled Beam relative to the configuration of coils, Nozzles, and Air Outlets and Inle
20、ts as typified by the discharge pattern common to all Sizes. A given Model may have different Nozzle arrangements, Air Outlets and Inlets, coil configurations and Sizes. 3.5.2 Size. A measurement relative to the nominal length and width of the coil. 3.6 Published Rating. A statement of the assigned
21、values of those performance characteristics, under stated rating conditions, by which a unit may be chosen to fit its application. These values apply to all units of a particular Model and Size produced by the same manufacturer. 3.6.1 Standard Ratings. A rating based on tests performed at Standard R
22、ating Conditions. 3.6.2 Application Rating. A rating at other than Standard Rating Conditions; such other rating conditions are referred to as Application Rating Conditions. 3.7 Sensible Cooling Capacity. Capacity associated with a reduction in dry-bulb temperature, Btu/h. 3.8 “Shall“ or “Should“. “
23、Shall“ or “should“ shall be interpreted as follows: 3.8.1 Shall. Where “shall“ or “shall not“ is used for a provision specified, that provision is mandatory if compliance with the standard is claimed. 3.8.2 Should. “Should“ is used to indicate provisions which are not mandatory but which are desirab
24、le as good practice. 3.9 Sound Power Level. Ten times the logarithm to the base ten of the ratio of the sound power radiated by the source to a reference sound power, expressed in decibels (dB). The reference sound power used in this standard is 1 picowatt (pW). 3.10 Rating Conditions. Any set of op
25、erating conditions under which a single level of performance results and which causes only that level of performance to occur. 3.10.1 Standard Rating Conditions. Rating Conditions used as the basis of comparison for performance characteristics. 3.11 Throw. Horizontal or vertical axis distance an air
26、stream travels after leaving an air outlet before the stream velocity is reduced to a specific terminal value. AHRI STANDARD 1240 (I-P)-2016 3 Section 4. Classifications 4.1 Active Chilled Beams are classified according to the following Product Lines: 4.1.1 Single or Multiple Discharge Openings. 4.1
27、.2 Method of Secondary Air Intake. 4.1.2.1 Direct Type. Where the Induced Air Inlet is located in the room (Secondary Air is induced from the conditioned space). 4.1.2.2 Indirect Type. Where the Induced Air Inlet is located outside the room (Secondary Air is induced from the conditioned space via th
28、e return air Plenum). 4.1.3 Mounting Type. 4.1. 3.1 Exposed mount or surface mount 4.1.32 Modular (ceiling or drywall integrated) 4.1.4 Operating Inlet Static Pressure. 4.1.4.1 Less than or equal to 1.5 in H2O of inlet static pressure. 4.1.4.2 More than 1.5 in H2O of inlet static pressure. Section 5
29、. Standard Equipment 5.1 Equipment. An Active Chilled Beam shall include the following as standard equipment: 5.1.1 Plenum 5.1.2 Nozzle(s) 5.1.3 Cooling, or cooling and heating, coil(s) 5.1.4 Static pressure port(s) 5.1.5 Supply Air Outlet(s) 5.1.6 Induced air opening Section 6. Test Requirements 6.
30、1 Active Chilled Beams, as described in Section 5, shall be tested for rating in accordance with the provisions set forth in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 200, except as noted in Appendix C. AHRI STANDARD 1240 (I-P)-2016 4 Section 7. Rating Requirements 7.1 Standard Ratings. Standard Ratings shall be establi
31、shed at the Standard Rating Conditions specified in Section 7.2 and shall be expressed in terms of Btu per hour (Btu/h) rounded to the nearest 50 Btu/h and in terms of the flow of Primary Air in cubic feet per minute (scfm) rounded off to the nearest 2 scfm. 7.2 Standard Rating Conditions. Standard
32、Ratings shall be determined from tests, using the methods of testing set forth in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 200. 7.3 Application Rating Conditions. Application ratings shall permit selection of units for at least a range of conditions commonly encountered, and should be based on corresponding ranges of t
33、he parameters listed in Section 8. 7.4 Tolerances. To comply with this standard, Published Ratings shall be based on data obtained in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 of this standard, and shall be such that any production Chilled Beams, when tested, will meet these ratings within the fol
34、lowing tolerances: 7.4.1 Water flow rate shall be greater than or equal to 95% of the rating. 7.4.2 Water pressure drop shall be no greater than 110% of the rating or 1 ft H2O above the rating, whichever is greater. 7.4.3 Water coil capacity shall be greater than or equal to 95% of the rating. 7.4.4
35、 Primary Air flow rate shall be less than or equal to 105% of the rating. 7.4.5 Induced air flow rate shall be greater than or equal to 90% of the rating. 7.4.6 Discharge air throw distance shall be within 20% or 1 foot of the rating whichever is greater. 7.4.7 Sound Power Levels shall not exceed th
36、e published values in each Octave Band by more than the rating tolerance shown in Table 1. Table 1. Sound Power Level Rating Tolerances Octave Band Octave Band Center Frequencies, Hz Rating Tolerance, dB 2 125 6 3 250 4 4 500 3 5 1000 3 6 2000 3 7 4000 3 Section 8. Minimum Data Requirements for Publ
37、ished Ratings 8.1 Published Ratings. Published Ratings shall consist of Standard Ratings. Application Ratings may be published in addition to Standard Ratings. Wherever Application Ratings are published or printed, they shall include or be accompanied by the Standard Rating, clearly designated as su
38、ch. Application Ratings shall include the information contained in Section 8.3 and shall clearly define the pertinent conditions as indicated in Section 8.4. 8.2 Standard Ratings. Standard Ratings shall consist of at least the following information, obtained at Standard Rating Conditions: 8.2.1 Prim
39、ary air flow rate, scfm 8.2.2 Primary air temperature (isothermal to reference air temperature), 75F 8.2.3 Entering water temperature (cooling), 57F AHRI STANDARD 1240 (I-P)-2016 5 8.2.4 Minimum primary air pressure drop, reported value, rounded to 0.1 in H2O. At this condition, also include the fol
40、lowing information: 8.2.4.1 Water coil capacity, reported, Btu/h 8.2.4.2 Induced air flow rate, scfm 8.2.4.3 Leaving water temperature (reported), F 8.2.4.4 Water flow rate (adjusted to achieve mean water temperature differential of 14.5F relative to reference air temperature), gpm 8.2.4.5 Water pre
41、ssure drop (reported), feet H2O 8.2.4.6 Supply air throw distance at 100 fpm (with Supply Air at isothermal conditions relative to the test room to be determined using ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 70 and air volume to be at manufacturer supplied value for Primary Air.), feet 8.2.4.7 Sound generation (combin
42、ed radiated and discharge sound) by Octave Bands 2 to 7. Air volume to be at manufacturers supplied value for Primary Air. 8.2.5 Maximum primary air pressure drop, reported value, rounded to 0.1 in H2O. At this condition, also include the following information: 8.2.5.1 Water coil capacity (reported)
43、, Btu/h 8.2.5.2 Induced air flow rate, scfm 8.2.5.3 Leaving water temperature (reported), F 8.2.5.4 Water flow rate (adjusted to achieve mean water temperature differential of 14.5F relative to reference air temperature), gpm 8.2.5.5 Water pressure drop (reported), feet H2O 8.2.5.6 Supply air throw
44、distance at 100 fpm (with Supply Air at isothermal conditions relative to the test room to be determined using ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 70 and air volume to be at manufacturer supplied value for Primary Air.), feet 8.2.5.7 Sound generation (combined radiated and discharge sound) by Octave Bands 2 to 7.
45、Air volume to be at manufacturers supplied value for Primary Air. 8.2.6 Primary Air pressure drop, 0.5 inches H2O. At this condition, also include the following information: 8.2.6.1 Water coil capacity (reported), Btu/h 8.2.6.2 Induced air flow rate, scfm 8.2.6.3 Leaving water temperature (reported)
46、, F 8.2.6.4 Water flow rate (adjusted to achieve mean water temperature differential of 14.5F relative to reference air temperature), gpm 8.2.6.5 Water pressure drop (reported), feet H2O 8.2.6.6 Supply air throw distance at 100 fpm (with Supply Air at isothermal conditions relative to the test room
47、to be determined using ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 70 and air volume to be at manufacturer supplied value for Primary Air.), feet AHRI STANDARD 1240 (I-P)-2016 6 8.2.6.7 Sound generation (combined radiated and discharge sound) by Octave Bands 2 to 7. Air volume to be at manufacturers supplied value for Pri
48、mary Air. 8.3 Published Application Ratings. Published Application Ratings shall consist of at least the following information: 8.3.1 Primary Air flow rate, scfm (Standard Air) 8.3.2 Primary Air temperature, F 8.3.3 Dew point temperature of room and Primary Air, F 8.3.4 Primary Air pressure drop, in
49、ches H2O 8.3.5 Room air temperature (induced to the beam for cooling), F 8.3.6 Water coil sensible capacity, Btu/h 8.3.7 Cooling entering water temperature, F 8.3.8 Leaving water temperature, F 8.3.9 Water flow rate, gpm 8.3.10 Water pressure drop, inches H2O 8.3.11 Supply air throw distance at 100 fpm (with Supply Air at isothermal conditions relative to the test room to be determined using ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 70 and air volume to be at manufacturer supplied value for Primary Air), feet 8.3.12 Supply Air temperature, F 8.3.13 Sound generation (combined radiated
